What weaknesses does the Honda Accord IX have?

The Honda Accord IX has 6 known engine weaknesses. Repair costs range from 4,450 to 14,900 EUR.

Honda · Mid-Size · 2013–2017

Honda Accord IX

Name: Honda Accord IX
Brand: Honda
Rating: 4.0 (2 reviews)

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

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Body Variants

The Honda Accord IX is available as Sedan and Coupé — choose your body type for specific insurance data:

Generations

Engine Overview

The Honda Accord IX is available with 2 engine variants — from 188 to 282 hp.

2.4L i-VTEC Earth Dreams · Petrol· 185 PS

2013 2017

2.4L Earth Dreams four-cylinder — Honda's solid midsize engine in the 9th Gen Accord. Extremely long-lived (200k+ miles documented), few structural weaknesses. CVT judders on 2013-2015 (TSB issued). Starter misalignment on 2013-2015. Valve cover leaks at high mileage. Rock-solid engine without excitement.

!! CVT shudders on pull-away and at low speeds. Honda TSB issued, warranty extended. 2013–2015 worst affected. from 80,000 km

CVT transmission judders on takeoff and at low speeds. TSB from Honda, warranty extension. 2013-2015 worst affected.

Symptoms: Juddering on takeoff, hesitation on acceleration

3,500–5,000 $

Ad 08200-HCF2 Honda HCF-2 CVT Fluid CVT torque converter K24W Accord
! TSB 16-002: starter not correctly aligned to the torque converter. Grinding noise on startup.

TSB 16-002: starter not correctly aligned to torque converter. Grinding noise on start.

Symptoms: Grinding noise on start, occasionally won't start

200–400 $

Ad 31200-5A2-A52 starter motor K24W Accord CVT 31200-5A2-A02 starter motor K24W Accord 6MT
! Valve cover leaks at higher mileage. Standard age-related wear. from 150,000 km

Valve cover leaks at higher mileage. Standard age-related wear.

Symptoms: Oil smell, oil trail on engine

200–500 $

Ad 12341-5A2-A01 head cover gasket K24W 12030-5A2-A01 head cover gasket set K24W

3.5L V6 i-VTEC · Petrol· 278 PS

2013 2017

3.5L V6 with VCM (Variable Cylinder Management): powerful and smooth. VCM oil consumption is the known J-series topic — deactivated cylinders draw oil past piston rings. Significantly better than 8th Gen (class action 2013), but not fully resolved. VCM Muzzler ($50 aftermarket) as community fix. Carbon buildup from direct injection around 70k miles.

!! VCM oil consumption — up to 1 qt per 1,000-1,500 miles from 100,000 km

Variable Cylinder Management deactivates cylinders at part load. Intake vacuum in deactivated cylinders draws oil past piston rings. VCM Muzzler ($50) as community fix. Up to 1 quart per 1,000-1,500 miles in severe cases.

Symptoms: Dropping oil level between changes, blue smoke on cold start

50–8,000 $

Ad VCM Muzzler Honda J35Y Accord V6 S-VCM oil consumption J35Y V6
! Intake valve carbon buildup — walnut blasting from 70k miles from 110,000 km

Direct injection = no valve cleaning from fuel. Walnut blasting from ~70k miles.

Symptoms: Rough idle, power loss on cold start

300–600 $

Ad walnut blasting J35Y intake valves V6 intake valve cleaning Honda J35Y Accord V6
! Starter misalignment V6 (2013-2015) — same TSB as K24W

Same TSB as K24W — starter/torque converter alignment.

Symptoms: Grinding on start

200–400 $

Ad 31200-5G0-A04 starter motor J35Y Accord V6 starter alignment TSB 16-002 Honda V6

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Known Problems and Issues +

A total of 6 weaknesses have been documented for the Honda Accord IX (2013–2017). Considered reliable: K24W (2.4L i-VTEC Earth Dreams), J35Y (3.5L V6 i-VTEC).

What to watch out for with the Honda Accord? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Honda Accord IX have? +

The Honda Accord IX has 6 known engine weaknesses.

What should I look for when buying a used Honda Accord IX? +

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Which engine is recommended? +

Good choice: K24W (2.4L i-VTEC Earth Dreams), J35Y (3.5L V6 i-VTEC). The most reliable engine is the K24W (2.4L i-VTEC Earth Dreams) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the J35Y (3.5L V6 i-VTEC).

Which Honda Accord IX engine is the most reliable? +

The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Honda Accord IX. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 3 known weaknesses to be aware of.

Which Honda Accord IX engine is the most fun? +

The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Honda Accord IX — rated: "Fun to Drive!". {description} 278 hp V6 with six-speed manual in a coupe: a combination that will never exist again. Honda discontinued both the coupe and the V6. Dynamically the best Accord of its era. VCM oil consumption remains the topic.

Is the Honda Accord IX worth buying used? +

The Honda Accord IX is a good choice as a used car — 2 of 2 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.

What horsepower variants are available for the Honda Accord IX? +

The Honda Accord IX is available with engine variants from 188 to 282 hp. Petrol: K24W (2.4L i-VTEC Earth Dreams), J35Y (3.5L V6 i-VTEC).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee